I'm not surprised with your review of the Illusione. The last one I tried was like smoking a fistful of a$$holes. When I try most cigars our brothers are digging, I can usually pick out reasons why they'd like them, even if I don't enjoy the flavors. There's really no hope for this brand in my book.
Even though I've never found a Pete Johnson stick I like, I keep trying cause I figure that sooner or later I'll find something I like. I gave up on this stuff altogether.